Congratulations to Central's Page One nominees:
Art-Amanda Carroll
Athletics-Courtney Mitchell
Career Technology-Anetrice Rogers
Citizenship-Lauren Duke
Drama-Deandre Bowman
English & Literature-Cameron Alexander
Foreign Language-Tasha Dew
General Scholarship-Leo Jones
Industrial/Vocational-Jonathan Burditt
Journalism-Mischa Lewis
Mathematics-Amber Whitehead
Music-Brandon Dobson
Science-Quachetta Bellamy
Social Science-Stephenie McGucken.

Congratulations to Tiffany Franklin for winning the CVCC/Dual Enrollment Class scholarship.

Central High School Business Department was the featured career technical cluster for the month of September. These students were selected as the outstanding in the course offerings: Ramona Smith - Integrated Computer Technology, Kevin Hall -Business/ Marketing Essentials, Rashana Raggs - Coordinated Studies, Danielle Davis - Multimedia Design, Cortney Johnson - Integrated Computer Technology, Bennie Davis - Advanced Financial Management/ Advanced Accounting, Shaquille Denzel Brown -  Business/ Marketing, Susan Crews - Business/ Personal Finance, Flint Chandler - Coordinated Studies/Seminar/Co-Op 

Central High School Masonry and Carpentry Departments were the featured career technical clusters for the month of October. These students were selected as the outstanding in the course offerings: Reginald Heard - Masonry and Thomas Edwards - Carpentry. 

Jonathan Burditt and Chaz Tolbert competed at the National Future Business Leaders of America competition in Chicago this past June.

Stacy Sthole came in second as New Teacher of the Year for Career/Technical Education in the state of Alabama.

Congratulations to NJROTC for winning 2^nd place overall at the Eufaula High School Drill Competition. The cadets brought home a 2^nd place trophy in Armed Drill Competition, 2^nd place trophy in Physical Fitness, 1^st place overall in the Basketball competition and 2^nd place overall in Uniform Inspection. Individual award winners were: Raymondo Paulk for 1^st place in the Mile Run, Shameki Henderson for 1^st place in Sit-Ups, Telesha Jones for 1^st place in Push-Ups.

Barbara Romey was selected as the History Channel Outstanding History Educator Award for 2007. She was presented a $5,000 prize and a special plaque at The National History Day Awards Ceremony  June 14, 2007 at University of Maryland campus.

Congratulations to Arcacia Butler who was chosen as a winner in the Disney Dreamers Academy. Arcacia will travel to the academy at Disney World on January 17-20.

Congratulations to Central High’s cheerleader teams. Both Junior Varsity and Varsity won 1^st place in Regional Competition and will compete at the National Competition at Disney World.

Congratulations to the Model United Nations team for an outstanding result at the Columbus State University Model UN competition on November 19-20. Trey Caudle, Tasha Dew, Stephenie McGucken, Cameron Alexander, Chance Renfroe, Hannah Richards and Rachel Harp were named as outstanding delegates. The Belgian delegation of Stephenie McGucken and Cameron Alexander received the overall delegation award for the Security Council. Trey Caudle and Tasha Dew were awarded best delegation in the General assembly as well as Best Delegation overall. Congratulations to all of the team members who represented their countries well.

Congratulations to the following students who received Superior ratings at State Theatre Competition: Brett Horne, Kaylen Morgan, De’Andre Bowman, Erin Wilson. Gabby King, Lauren Duke, Alana Bowser, Tamisah Quick and Jake Shellhouse received Excellent ratings. Erin Wilson placed 2^nd in the state for Contemporary Comedic Monologue and Jasmine Wyatt received a $200 spotlight scholarship for theatre to any Alabama university.

Congratulations to Central's NJROTC unit for winning 1st Place Overall at the Baldwin High School Drill Invitational on January 19, 2008. The cadets competed against 12 high schools in Millidgeville, Georgia.

Congratulations to Central's NJROTC unit for winning 2nd Place Overall at the Escambia County Drill Meet on January 23, 2008. The Color Guard Team led by Cadet Adavious Mortan placed 2nd overall. The Armed Exhibition Team led by Cadet Cameron Cantrell placed 2nd overall. The Unarmed Exhibition Team led by Cadet Commanding Officer Jessica Jennigs placed 3rd overall.

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Andrew College Academic Competition on January 23, 2008. Special recognition goes to 9th graders Justin Garrett (1st place, Social Studies), TaBiatha Jordan (1st place, Science), Danielle Davis (2nd place, Science), Laurel Bouldin (2nd place, Math); to 10th graders Sarah Bowser (2nd place, Social Studies), Justin Morgan (2nd place, Science); to Cameron Alexander (3rd place overall, Writing).

Congratulations to Mrs. Gypsy Cook for being selected Phenix City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Heart of Community Awards January 26, 2008.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Cross for auditioning and making the Troy University Southeastern Honor Band.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Cross for auditioning and making the Auburn University  Honor Band.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Cross for auditioning and making the All-State Red Band.

Congratulations to the following students for auditioning and making the All-District Band:
Kaitlyn Cross - Flute
David Upton - Trumpet
Carlos Ford - Tuba
DeAndra Mercer - Flute
Tyler Corbin - Bari Saxophone
Jessica Martin - Flute (Alternate)

Congratulations to Central’s JROTC Unit for winning 1^st place in Color Guard and the 1600-yard relay at the Area 8 Regional Competition in Pensacola, Florida on February 2, 2008. The team also won 3^rd place overall in the Pushup Competition.

Congratulations to the members of the JV Math Team (Sarah Bowser, Sarah Selvidge, David Conner and Laurel Bouldin) for placing 2^nd in the Team Competition at CVCC’s annual Math Tournament. Sarah Bowser was the team high scorer. Stephenie McGucken was the high scorer on the Varsity Team.

Central High School’s winners of the FBLA online competition are: Bennie Davis and Jamie Staller-Accounting II; Susan Crews and Nicholas Goshea-Business Calculations; Jalisa Sullivan-Business Math; Destiny Ligon-Introduction to Business; Jonathan Burditt and Andrea Roberts-Job Interview; Berrell Cobb, Adrian McMillian and Miranda Mitchell-Marketing; Sarah Bowser and George Cunningham-Personal Finance. Winners of the Skills Events will be announced by the State next week. Winners are eligible to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition in April.

Congratulations to the members of the boys and girls Track Teams on the performance to the Auburn Relays on February 23, 2008. The Devilettes received outstanding performances from Ramona Smith and Machen Spencer and placed fifth overall. The Red Devils were led by the foursome of Curtis Hoyne, Sean Finney, Courtney Clark and Deonte Swinton, which won the Sprint Medley Relay and placed 2^nd in the 4x400 meter relay.

Congratulations to the CHS Girls Golf Team for winning the 3^rd Annual Auburn Invitational Golf Tournament on March 10, 2008.  Haley Wilson shot a course record for females, 4 under par 68, to win low medalist award. Alex Harrell (7^th grade) shot 80 and Lena Lemieux (7^th grade) shot 96.

Congratulations to Quayshawn Ivey and David Upton for being selected and for participating in the Alabama State University Honor Band March 14-16, 2008. David was first chair and Quayshawn was second chair in the trumpet section.

Congratulations to Devondra Short, D. Terrell Sims, and Abrielle Walker for bringing home a Silver Medal at the FCCLA STARS State Culinary Arts Competetion in Birmingham March 15, 2008.

Congratulations to Central’s Future Problem Solving Teams for their excellent performance at the State competition March 14-15, 2008. The Senior team of Stephenie McGucken, Trey Caudle, Cameron Alexander and Andrew Terry placed 2^nd in the Booklet competition. The Senior team of Anna Elkins, Angel Garrison, Quinton Elias and David Conner placed 3^rd in booklet and 1^st in Presentation of Action Plan. The Middle team of Shawna Easter, Nicole Degree, Jamecia Lewis and Corey Moskol placed 3^rd in both Booklet and Presentation of Action Plan. The Middle team of Andrew Mathews, Perry Holton, Justin Garrett and Reid Rhodan placed 2^nd in both Booklet and Presentation of Action Plan and will advance to the International competition at Michigan State University in June. Congratulations also go out to Justin Morgan for placing 1^st in the Senior Individual Booklet competition.

Congratulations to Jamond Perry who won 2^nd place in the Oratory Competition at the State Beta Club Convention on March 17-18, 2008.

Congratulations to all Central competitors at State History Day at AUM on March 28, 2008. Special congratulations to the following students for qualifying for the National Competition in June: Individual Exhibit-Sarah Bowser & Stephenie McGucken; Group Exhibit-Jamecia Lewis, Micah Kelly & Marcus Jackson; Group Performance-Claire Cawthorne & Chelsea Allen and Andrew Mathews, Perry Holton, Reid Rhoden & Matthias Smith; Individual Documentary-Justin Garrett; Group Documentary-Nick DiChiara, Terrence Jackson & Caleb Walker; Individual Webpage-David Conner; Group Webpage-Shawna Easter, Nicole Degree & Corey Moskol.

Congratulations to Jade Dwelley, Justin Morgan, Davis Conner, Angel Garrison and Anna Elkins who won first place in the Wildlife Division of the State Envirothon competition on April 3, 2008.

Central High School Henry Fleming Scholarship winners were announced April 10, 2008. Two scholarships of $2500 were awarded to Quachetta Bellamy and Rico Porch. Kimberly Moulton was the lucky winner of the “Pimp My Ride” 1994 Chevy S-10 extended cab truck scholarship fundraiser.

Congratulations to the winners of the Arbor and Earth Day Paper Drive! First Place was Mrs. Eastridge’s 2^nd block: 2500.8 pounds. Second Place was Mrs. Byrd’s 2^nd block: 2,281.64 pounds. Third Place was Mrs. Byrd’s 1^st block: 1,041.4 pounds. Together we recycled almost 7,000 pounds, which saved about 60 trees!

Congratulations to Tasha Dew. She has been awarded the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship for $20,000 to the University of Alabama.

Congratulations to the members of the Boys and Girls Track Teams on their performance at the State Track Meet. Deont’e Swinton was the 2008 State Runner-Up in the 110 meter hurdles. The 4 by 400 meter relay team of Machen Spencer, Portia Watkins, Nicole Toombs and Tiesha Huff placed 6^th.

Congratulations to Stephenie McGucken for winning the 2008 Page One Award in Social Science. She received a trophy and a check for $1000 at the ceremony on May 7, 2008.

Congratulations to Candis Matthews and Tasha Dew for being named finalists for the Exchange Club Student of the Year. Tasha Dew received 1^st runner up and Candis Mathews was selected the Exchange Club Student of the Year.

Congratulations to Curtis Hoyne on his performance at the AHSAA State Decathlon championships. Curtis posted the best overall time in the 400 meters and placed 21^st out of 75 athletes, scoring 4465 points.

Congratulations to the CHS Girls Golf Team for winning the AHSAA Class 6A State Championship by 4 shots. Team members are Haley Wilson, Alex Harrell and Lena Lemieux. Haley Wilson won the individual state championship by 4 shots, and Alex Harrell was named to the All-State Team as well.

Congratulations to Central’s JROTC unit for being the recipient of the Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors for the 3^rd consecutive year. Also, congratulations to Cadet Shauvez Bennett for being named Cadet Commanding Officer for the upcoming school year.

Najeeb Carter has received a $180,000.00 ROTC Scholarship and will be attending Savannah State University Fall 2008.  After graduation Mr. Carter will be commissioned as a Navy Ensign in the U.S. Navy.